Current Vacancies

We are passionate about fulfilling our mission of supporting each unique person so they can progress, achieve independence, enjoy life and be included in the communities in which they live. If you have the energy and enthusiasm to help grow our success – read on to see the current vacancies. We are always looking for talented, enthusiastic individuals to join our team.

For general details about working at Kisharon such as benefits, training, etc., click on Working for us

Kisharon expects all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. An Enhanced DBS criminal check is required for most roles.

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Kisharon Vocational College, NW London: Support Assistant, Part time

Do you have the drive to support college students in our Vocational College Study Programme?

We are looking for one male Support Assistant to support a male student

You will:

Support students at college aged 18-25 with learning disabilities on a 1:1 basis

Support students’ independence and inclusion in education, vocational and community life

Work as part of, and be supported by, our leading and dedicated team

Bring your own interests, creativity and enthusiasm to engage with the people we support

Commit to showing dignity and respect at all times to the individuals we support

Make a real difference to people’s lives in highly fulfilling roles

Have access to a wide range of employee benefits e.g. season ticket loan, rewards and discounts at popular retailers, childcare vouchers, etc.

The role will involve personal care:

Hours: 2 days a week: Tuesday/ Wednesday/Thursday 9.00am – 4.00pm.

Salary: Competitive rates according to experience

Additional hours may be available throughout the year supporting college students and other adults with learning disabilities.

Childs Hill Partnership Library, NW2 and outreach at Kisharon Social Enterprises and other North London locations.

Part Time and Sessional opportunities.

Competitive salary depending on experience.

Work in an innovative and dynamic culture with a supportive team.

Do you have the drive, experience and talent to coach, support and assess college students throughout their studies on our recently established Vocational Study Programme?

We are looking for an experienced educational instructor to help deliver our Vocational Programme which commenced in September 2018. This innovative and leading vocational programme provides a top quality vocational programme for students with a variety of learning disabilities aged 18-25.

We are looking for a strong team player with an intense desire to support people to reach their highest potential and support people into suitable employment following the programme. If you are looking for an organisation that offers support, recognition, coupled with a stimulating and innovative working environment, then this is the role for you.

Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9.00am – 1.00pm.

Salary: Competitive rates according to experience

Additional hours may be available throughout the year supporting college students and other adults with learning disabilities.

We are looking for a vibrant, enthusiastic Nursery Key Worker to join our passionate and dedicated team and work with special needs and mainstream children, following EYFS guidelines.

Tuffkid brings extensive experience in nurturing the early development of children from 2 to 4 years of age. The Nursery Key Worker will help to provide innovative and creative opportunities for children to grow and develop in a safe and stimulating environment which has Kisharon’s Jewish ethos at its heart.

Competitive salary, excellent training and development as well as a caring and passionate place to work.

For an informal discussion contact Janice Marriott, Head Teacher of Tuffkid Nursery on 020 8201 8488.

Closing Date: 18th November 2018

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Kisharon Head Office, NW London: Major Donor Fundraiser

We are looking for a dedicated Major Donor Fundraiser to join our dynamic fundraising team.

The successful candidate will have a solid background in fundraising, the ability to build strong relationships with existing and new supporters, be self-motivated and driven for success, and have excellent communications skills and a high level of numeracy. Experience in event management is preferred.

Work in an exciting and fulfilling culture with a supportive and dedicated team

Competitive salary c.£35k based on experience plus a wide range of employee benefits

Click here for an application form and click on Job Description to access details about this role.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Adele Busse on 020 3209 1167.

Closing date for applications: 18th November 2018

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Kisharon Adult Services: Wellbeing Support Workers

Location: Edgware, HA8

Do you live near, or can travel to, Edgware (HA8)? Would you like to dedicate 2-3 hours per evening (Monday – Thursday) to providing assistance and company for an independent young woman who requires support with her day to day activities?

“I would like a female support worker who is on time, reliable and someone I can talk to. I would like support for going out, shopping, going for walks, cleaning, washing and preparing dinner. “

If you would like to apply for this rewarding role, please see details below.

Click herefor an application form and click on job description to access details about this role.

For an informal discussion about this post please call Natalie Aarons on 020 8371 3661.

Closing date for this vacancy: 18th November 2018.

Location: London, NW11

“Our son is a lovely, generally happy and healthy 20 year old with very severe learning difficulties and a great giggle! He cannot speak, but he understands some words. We are looking to build a Wellbeing team of people to help him in his supported living in his own flat in Hendon.

We are looking for dependable people with imagination, energy, patience and a sense of fun. We are looking for people who can help our son have fun and also learn new skills. He has loads of physical energy and loves to work out at in a gym. He also loves food and will help to prepare it as well as eating it amazingly quickly!

We need to recruit people who can work together in a team. We need people to work together to provide consistency for our son so that he will have a calm, ordered and learning environment. As our son is non-verbal it would be great if at least one of his team knew Makaton sign language, but if you don’t know it, we can easily teach you the few signs that you need to know. It would also be good if someone on the team could drive as our son has his own car and loves to be taken out for drives and to college in N16.”

Could this be you?

Click herefor an application form and click on job description to access details about this role.

For an informal discussion about this post please call Natalie Aarons on 020 8371 3661.

Closing date for this vacancy: 18th November 2018

Our main priority for these roles is to find people with the right values, behaviours and attitudes. You don’t need to have previous experience in this field, nor do you need qualifications – we’re happy to work with you to help you become an excellent Wellbeing Support Worker.

Above all we want people who share our values. These are:

Commitment to showing dignity and respect at all times to the individuals we support

Providing excellent care, support and being the best we can

Working well together as part of our leading and innovative collaborative team.

Bringing your own interests and creativity to engage the people we support.

Are these values important to you?

The role is varied and no two days will be the same. It will likely include:

support with personal care needs

enabling meaningful vocational work experiences

building confidence and self-esteem

developing opportunities to enable relationships in the local community.

organising and participating in a wide range of their specific interests to help their development such as exercise, cooking, arts & crafts, drama, music, gardening, shopping trips and social occasions within a religious Jewish ethos.

Training and development will be provided. Key is a willingness to learn and develop new skills, be positive and the ability to work as part of a team.

We are also seeking to recruit: Full Time, Casual, and Maternity Cover Wellbeing Support Workers for our newly transformed integrated Day opportunities & Supported Living services and our new Vocational College Programme, London NW4, NW11, N16.

Full, part time or flexible shifts are available on weekdays, evenings, overnight and weekends: £8.97 – £10.54 p/hour.

Interested? Click herefor an application form and click on job description to access details about this role.

Kisharon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS criminal check may be required.

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Kisharon School, NW London: Full Time Teaching Assistant

This is an exciting time to join our Kisharon family as we have been granted planning permission to build a brand new, state of the art school building, due to open January 2020.

Are you passionate about empowering students with learning difficulties?

Do you have the enthusiasm, commitment and determination to develop our students?

Can you roll up your sleeves and work under pressure, as part of a dedicated team?

Are you highly motivated, with strong communication and interpersonal skills?

Are you committed to an ethos that promotes the progress and well-being of each pupil.

If you can respond with “Yes” to the above questions, we want to hear from you!

The successful candidate will work under the guidance of specialist teaching staff. Responsibilities will include:

undertaking classroom and school wide work

providing care and enabling access to learning for all pupils

carrying out pupils support programmes

assisting the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom

Kisharon, an OFSTED rated ‘Good’ special school for pupils aged 4-19 years, has an integrated approach towards developing the potential and independence of our pupils with moderate to severe and profound learning difficulties.